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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on April 20, -
Iran has refused to take part in a second round of negotiations with the United States, while a new confrontationUS seizes Iranian cargo ship, Iran rejects talks as ceasefire faces collapse
Middle East, News, US April 20, 2026 -
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for commercial vessels during theIran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire; oil prices fall but uncertainty persists
Middle East, News, US April 18, 2026 -
Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran,Pakistan pushes for diplomacy as Prime Minister Sharif visits Gulf states and military chief Munir travels to Iran
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 17, 2026 -
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and claimed thatUS President Trump claims China will not arm Iran, vows to ‘permanently’ open Strait of Hormuz
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 16, 2026 -
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Beijing on April 14, 2026, to conduct high-level talksRussia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Beijing to coordinate with China on Iran war
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News April 15, 2026 -
NATO allies said they would not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to blockade IranianNATO allies reject Trump’s Iran blockade plan, push for post-war shipping mission
Europe, Middle East, News, US April 14, 2026 -
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to take on a greater role in global affairs, includingSpanish Prime Minister Sanchez urges China to play a greater role in global affairs during Beijing visit
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News April 14, 2026 -
Hungary’s long-serving prime minister, Viktor Orban, has lost power after 16 years, following a decisiveHungary votes for change as Peter Magyar wins election, ending Orban’s 16-year rule
Europe, News April 13, 2026 -
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after high-level direct talks in Pakistan onUS and Iran fail to reach deal after high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan
Asia-Pacific, Middle East, News, US April 12, 2026














